Taqueria Y Fruteria La Mexicana

918 S Tamiami Trl, Nokomis, FL 34275

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

High Risk

Taqueria Y Fruteria La Mexicana appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Taqueria Y Fruteria La Mexicana was last inspected on Oct 10, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.

By comparison, the average Nokomis facility scores 74, putting Taqueria Y Fruteria La Mexicana on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (121F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (128F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for over 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked beans (52F - Cooling) in the 2-door cold holding unit near the service window. The operator stated the beans were prepared the day prior to inspection. Observed cooked beans (54F - Cooling) in the 2-door cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the beans were prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the above foods.

01B-36-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (52F - Cooling) in the 2-door cold holding unit near the service window. The operator stated the beans were prepared the day prior to inspection. Observed cooked beans (54F - Cooling) in the 2-door cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the beans were prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**

03D-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (121F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (128F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for over 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. Observed an employee cut bread through a plastic bag exposing the bread to contamination. The operator discarded the bread. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-16-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. The operator removed the knife for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a food preparation surface in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jun 23, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Y Fruteria La Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Y Fruteria La Mexicana on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Y Fruteria La Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Nokomis?

Taqueria Y Fruteria La Mexicana most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Nokomis average of 74.

Has Taqueria Y Fruteria La Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Y Fruteria La Mexicana have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taqueria Y Fruteria La Mexicana means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Taqueria Y Fruteria La Mexicana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Y Fruteria La Mexicana is inspected around two times per year on average.

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